Viruses dramatically increase cellular metabolism, and existing anti-obesity drugs may represent a new way to block these metabolic changes and inhibit viral infection, according to a study published today in the journal Nature Biotechnology.
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Women experience significantly more nightmares than men and have more emotional dreams, research suggests. (Pics)
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I know that the song is actually Romanian, that’s why it says “MISHEARD” in the title.
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When Viviane Maraghi took blood tests to find out how many chemical pollutants were in her body, she expected the number to be low. An environmentalist, she carefully monitored what she ate and the household products and items she purchased.
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If you are a party beast who does not need any reason to party, then the All American Tailgater is the just right thing you need to make you popular in the party circles. Once you get to where you need to be, you could be entertaining within minutes with the All American Tailgater.
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An Italian architect said he is poised to start construction on a new skyscraper in Dubai that will be “the world’s first building in motion,” an 80-story tower with revolving floors that give it an ever-shifting shape. Video after the jump.
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The drug tPA is the most effective treatment currently available for stroke patients, but its safety is limited to use within the first three hours following the onset of symptoms. After that, tPA may cause dangerous bleeding in the brain.
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Some toys are so obviously dangerous, that you’ve got to wonder what they were thinking. Following Lawn Darts and the 1950s Atomic Energy Lab toy that included actual radioactive Uranium ores, the Fire Footbag seems so clearly dangerous, that you’d better move fast if you want one before the rest of the world follows Australia’s lead and pulls them off the shelves.
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A largely self-taught artist, Dale Mathis infringes on the viewer’s perception of reality, with a keen eye for detail that causes even the minute to become a major focus on every piece he creates.
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Here’s a somewhat unsettling proposition: using your skin as an antenna for wireless devices or medical implants. Yes, your skin would be the conductor, sending signals along the outside of your body and saving energy by using the energy already in you.
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James Bond is finally coming to Blu-ray when six older Bond flicks are released later this year.
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Yes, a lot can happen over a cup of coffee especially if your coffee table is stylish, hip and, to top it all, an expensive one. Most coffee tables are just meant to harmonize the mood and overall decor of your living room, right?
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